Steve Bruce is set to be sacked this week as Newcastle United's new Saudi owners make their mark on the club they have purchased for £305million.
The St James' Park club are now under the control of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund with British businesswoman Amanda Staveley and her advisors tasked with finding a new manager.
Bruce, 60, is far from popular with the fans and the new owners are very much aware his presence in the dug-out for Sunday's home game against Tottenham will have a negative impact.